10 Facts You Didn't Know About the Rasmussen College Nursing Programs

The United States is expected to need 1.05 million new nurses by 2022. Of those openings, 525,000 of them are to fill vacancies left by nursing retirees. The country is also projected to be short 260,000 nurses by 2025, meaning well-trained students will be in higher demand than ever to fill this massive gap.

If you’re ready to qualify yourself to fill one of these coveted healthcare positions, choosing a nursing school is not a decision you should make lightly. There are different modalities, curriculum and outcomes associated with every program. It’s important to ensure these align with your personal and professional priorities.

The fact that you’re doing your research shows you’re diligent and that you take your future seriously. The Rasmussen College Nursing Program is just as devoted to the future of nursing. We’re constantly hard at work developing and improving nursing programs that will equip and empower our graduates to make an immediate impact in the industry.

Keep reading to learn how our program stands apart from the rest.

10 facts you didn’t know about the Rasmussen College School of Nursing

1. Rasmussen College has board approved nursing programs across the country

Our nursing programs are offered at 18 campuses across five states. We also offer a completely online registered nurse (RN) to bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) entrance option. Florida, Kansas, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin all have degrees approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.

2. The majority of Rasmussen College’s nursing programs do not require any pre-nursing classes before you enroll or are accepted

All of the training you’ll need to be able to sit for your licensing examination is included in the practical nursing diploma, professional nursing degree, accelerated BSN standard entrance option, and RN to BSN entrance option. This means you can start in your program of interest on your own timeline. You do not have to go through your algebra and anatomy classes at several different colleges just to get your foot in the door.

Additionally, you will not have to wait until a fall or spring semester enrollment cycle to get started on your educational journey. We offer enrollment dates in January, April, July and October. Once again, this allows you to start earning credits sooner to graduate earlier.

4. All of the Rasmussen College nursing faculty in the ADN and BSN programs have earned a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN)

There is a significant shortage of qualified nursing faculty facing the industry. Rasmussen takes great pride in filling our teaching positions with qualified and caring individuals with a wealth of field experience. In fact, more than 50 percent of our full-time RN to BSN faculty have also earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

5. The first classes you take in Rasmussen’s nursing program pertain directly to your major

You don’t have to wade through 12 months of prerequisites before you get to learn the meat and potatoes of nursing. Starting with nursing courses right off the bat can help make the program more interesting and help provide confirmation that you chose the right major.

6. Rasmussen College offers a CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, with three distinct entrance options

Rasmussen College’s BSN degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)—an independent accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate programs in nursing. The college offers one post licensure and two pre-licensure entrance options that enable you to earn a fully accredited BSN degree.

7. Rasmussen College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum is based on Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies.

Whether you choose to enter through one of our Accelerated BSN entrance options or our RN to BSN entrance option, our curriculum is centered on QSEN competencies. These focus on patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and safety and informatics. These competencies provide a nationally-recognized gold standard for our graduates, making them more marketable in the field.

8. Extensive transfer policies make it easier for students to transfer credits to our college

Rasmussen College’s transfer policies accept credits from most public and private colleges and universities. You won’t have to worry about losing all of the hard work you have already devoted toward a nursing program if you decided to transfer to Rasmussen College.

9. The Rasmussen College Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN) is designed to be completed in 12 months

The Rasmussen College LPN program can help equip you to acquire a nursing license in a just over a year after sitting for the National Council for Licensure Exam (NCLEX-PN). This option provides an opportunity to start working sooner than an associate degree program. Students can always add on to their credential later by enrolling in an RN mobility program.

10. Rasmussen College has a simplified tuition structure with course fees that include almost everything you need to complete your nursing program courses

Course fees include all textbooks, eBooks, CDs, a Rasmussen College embroidered set of scrubs, one Rasmussen College polo shirt, student clinical liability insurance and all lab fees. This means for the most part, the price you see is the price you pay!

Take the next step

The Rasmussen College School of Nursing has a lot to offer aspiring nurses. No matter your circumstances, priorities or career objectives, our goal is to help prepare you to make a difference in the field.

Are you curious about what Rasmussen College Nursing Programs could offer you? Click the red “request program info” button in the top right corner of this page to speak to a representative and start planning your future in nursing today!

*EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published on November, 2010. It has since been updated to reflect information relevant to 2016.

This piece of ad content was created by Rasmussen College to support its educational programs. Rasmussen College may not prepare students for all positions featured within this content. Please visit www.rasmussen.edu/degrees for a list of programs offered. External links provided on rasmussen.edu are for reference only. Rasmussen College does not guarantee, approve, control, or specifically endorse the information or products available on websites linked to, and is not endorsed by website owners, authors and/or organizations referenced. Rasmussen College is a regionally accredited private college and Public Benefit Corporation.

Jennifer is a Content Marketing Specialist at Collegis Education who researches and writes articles on behalf of Rasmussen College. She is passionate about learning and higher education and enjoys writing engaging content to help current and future students on their path to a rewarding education.

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